Schiekia orinocensis
Schiekia orinocensis (Kunth) Meisn.
Schiekia orinocensis is a species in the Haemodoraceae family, native to northern South America. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus Schiekia, first described in 1957. The plant is found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and other regions of Amazonia.
Description
Schiekia orinocensis, described in 1840, is a herbaceous plant native to the Amazon region. It is distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela, including specific reserves and parks in Colombia such as Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro and Reserva Nacional Natural Puinawai. Two subspecies are recognized: S. orinocensis subsp. orinocensis and S. orinocensis subsp. silvestris. The plant has been the subject of scientific interest due to its unique characteristics and ecological role within its native range.
Distribution
BR · CO · Reserva Nacional Natural Puinawai | ReservaNacional Natural Nukak | Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena | Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro · Amazonas, Casanare, Guainía, Guaviare, Meta, Vaupés, Vichada · Amazonia nororiental de Colombia, departamento del Guainía, municipio de Inírida. · Microcuenca alta de río Tillavá · Brazil North · Colombia · Guyana · Suriname · Venezuela · Yopal
Synonyms
Schiekia flavescensSchiekia orinocensis subsp. orinocensisSchiekia orinocensis subsp. savannarumTroschelia orinocensisWachendorfia orinocensisXiphidium angustifolium